What is BS EN 60335-2-102 – Safety for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections about?
BS EN 60335-2-102 deals with the safety of gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase drives and 480 V for other drives.
BS EN 60335-2-102 also covers the electrical safety and some other safety aspects of these appliances. All safety aspects are covered when the appliance also complies with the relevant standard for the fuel-burning appliance.
Note: It is recognized that very vulnerable people may have needs beyond the level addressed in BS EN 60335-2-102.
Who is BS EN 60335-2-102 - Safety for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections for?
BS EN 60335-2-97 guidelines on safety for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections is useful for:
- Manufacturers of rolling shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment appliances
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60335-2-102 - Safety for gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections?
Few daily life practices like cooking, have been brought into households with gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections.. Gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances have inherent risk factors that manufacturers need to account for. Safety for these products is a prime concern.
BS EN 60335-2-102 recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances.
BS EN 60335-2-102 also covers abnormal situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances. Overall BS EN 60335-2-102, helps ensure adequate safety and protection against hazards presented by use of gas, oil and solid-fuel burning appliances having electrical connections